Ashburn Village Animal Hospital

Human medicine tends to cross over frequently to veterinary medicine to our benefit. The Freestyle Libre has been a human glucometer device used to monitor human diabetic patients for the last few years. Well now we can make it easier on our pet diabetic patients by pricking them less in order to monitor their blood sugar levels by using the same device. It is applied painlessly to the skin and you can scan the device with your smart phone every 8 hours for 14 days. It shares the data with your vet and it can provide a lot of useful information. That’s a win/win situation...and this kitty gets to wear a stylish shirt 🤗 #freestylelibre

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This is the cutest sound cats make...it’s called chattering and they usually do it when they are excited about seeing a bird or a laser light or shiny reflection! 😆

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Nationwide is the first company to offer pet insurance for exotic pets!
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[01/31/20]   Get ready for February Dental Month - 20% off dental packages!!! Spaces are limited.

Top Ten Ways to Exercise with Your Dog in the Winter

Dogs still need exercise when it's cold outside! Here are some tips to get those paw steps in...

petmd.com Winter time does not always provide weather that is favorable for exercising. Nevertheless, a little bit of daily exercise is essential to a healthy lifestyle – for both your pet and you. Knock out both of your workouts by exercising together. Here are ten ways to stay in shape with your pooch thi...

All bark, no bite: Some CBD pet products contain 'virtually no CBD'

Since the explosion of CBD products for both people and pets, not all products are even strong enough to do what they claim. Please do your research and if you need help with products, we know how to guide you!

nbcnews.com The onslaught of CBD products for people was swiftly followed by chewies, oils and sprays for pets.

Animal-Friendly Resolutions | Humane Society of Loudoun County

Some things to think about before acquiring a new pet. Fostering is also an option if having a pet for long term is not feasible at this time!

humaneloudoun.org Be kind to animals in 2019 by adopting these resolutions.

How to Check for Dog Ear Problems

Ear infections are one of the most common ailments we treat! Learn how to catch an ear infection early...

petmd.com Does your dog have itchy or smelly ears? Learn how to check your pup’s ears so you can discover dog ear problems early and keep them healthy.

Before and after...when your updo gets shaken out 😆. Patrick is a very cute and cuddly 2 year old Old English Sheep Dog and he’s a show dog who takes pride in his hair! 😁

Why do rabbits have such long ears?

Some fun facts about rabbits and their ears!

discoverwildlife.com Mammal expert Steve Harris answers your wild question.

Rabbit Haven - Litter Training

You can train your rabbit to use the litterbox!

rabbithaven.org Yes, you can litter-train your bunny! But, spaying or neutering has to come first. It is almost impossible to litter train an unspayed or unneutered rabbit. If you can’t resist letting bunny have the run of the house immediately, be prepared to have him consider your house as one very large litter...

Teamwork makes the dream work...and we like to practice safety too! 😎 Shannon and Bailey are lasering Bandit's wound on his foot and keeping all eyes safe!

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Here's How to Train a Cat to Do 5 Life-Changing Things

You CAN train a cat to do tricks!

rd.com Here's how to train a cat to come on command, shake hands, and more—and it's so much easier than you thought.

We are extending our 20% off of Senior Blood Work for the month of January! Preventative care is always easier than trying to fix something that is already ailing a pet. Catching something early can prolong your pet's life and make them happy for as long as possible.

Happy 2020! We would like to thank all of our wonderful clients for entrusting us in caring for your beloved pets. We love our job and love it even more when we see happy and healthy pets walk out the door after visiting us!

We will be open from 8am-12pm on New Year's Eve and Closed for New Year's Day. See you all again in 2020!

Nancy’s dog “Duke” is a great brother to her hamster “Peaches”. Different species can definitely coexist happily if you are careful about their introduction! 🐹 🐕

We will be open today, Christmas Eve, from 8am-12pm and CLOSED for Christmas Day. We will see you again on December 26th during regular business hours!

“Silver” and “Ebony” are definitely ready for Christmas and it looks like they were very good for Santa!

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Here's a very nice and detailed checklist to go over if you are interested in getting a kitten...

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Deb is our newest member of our team. She is a Client Care Specialist and technician. She used to work at AVAH many years ago and decided to join us again after moving back to the area! Jimmy has warmed up to her really fast 😻

Meet “Phoebe”, a beautiful 5 month old Golden Retriever. She loves treats and posing for pictures...when she’s not trying to cover you in puppy kisses!

Are you getting into the holiday mood? We are! We also added a new fish tank to our waiting area! Be sure to check out all the different kinds of fish the next time you’re in.

RIP Jimmy! 😞 Sadly we said goodbye to our beloved clinic cat, Jimmy. We knew he was very sick when we acquired him and he had been with us for a little over a year. He had a very happy and exciting last year of his life. Some of his favorite things: to curl up in your lap or amongst a pile of towels, to sit on something you were working on (keyboards, sheets of paper, laundry), to keep a hospital patient’s bed warm for them, stealing your lunch, not wanting to miss out on anything, to be the loudest purr in the room AND the loudest meow, he always liked looking his best with his bow ties and a fresh bath and brushing. We will miss him very much! 💕

Winter Care and Safety for Community Cats | Petfinder

petfinder.com Even though feral cats are at home outside, they can always use some extra help in cold or severe weather. Find out what you can do to help them stay safe, warm and healthy during the winter months.

The “Slim Cat” Feeder Ball is a great toy to incorporate into your cat’s daily schedule to prevent gorging food whereby it also keeps them from getting fat!

10 Steps To Take When Your Pet Has Cancer | OncoLink

Unfortunately, cancer is almost as common in our pets as it is in humans. The more you know about it, the more you can be prepared and educated about it, if it ever happens to your pet.

oncolink.org An introduction to the steps involved in diagnosing a companion animal with cancer and discussing treatment options.

We can't believe it's almost the end of the year! Get your Christmas shopping in early by giving the gift of preventative care to your pet with 20% off Geriatric Blood Work or a simple stocking stuffer with 10% off treats and Oravet Chews!

National Mutt Day

Happy National Mutt Day! Mixed breed dogs are just as wonderful as pure breed dogs. The majority of shelter dogs are mixed breed dogs and each one of them are in desperate need of a home. #adoptdontshop #nationalmuttday

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We will be open on Thanksgiving Eve, November 27th, from 8am-12pm and then closed for Thanksgiving Day. We will resume with normal business hours on Friday November 29th. Have a wonderful holiday with friends and family!

I’m sure anyone with a cat has had this happen to them before 😆

Has your dog been good all year? If so, check out our limited edition stocking stuffers for your furry friends! If they haven’t been good, we have coal upon request. 😆 (2 sizes of bags, larger one includes light leash)

“Layla” loved wearing her laser goggles while she was getting her sprained tricep muscles lasered. Since many dogs are athletes, they can get similar injuries as humans!

It’s getting cold out there! Be sure your dogs are warm enough outside, since they can get cold too. This is a public safety announcement from “Bruno”. 😊

Nancy loves giving “Ookie” some attention and is stalling until she absolutely needs to go home 😁

The progression of a happy cat at the vet... “Milo” has had a tough start to his life but then found a new home with a very caring client and got him feeling and looking better! He has FIV (feline AIDS) which is not contagious to humans but can be to other cats so it’s important to keep them indoors to prevent the spread to other cats. Since they are immunocompromised, they can easily get sick with bacterial and viral infections but if it’s caught early, they can recover fine. They can live a full and happy life and that’s exactly what Milo is doing! 🤗

All shelter animals need love and a new home! This is a just a simple, uplifting story!

Yesterday, this gentleman wandered in the shelter and asked to see an old dog in need of a home. We paired him with Jack; a 13 year old dachshund mix who has dental disease, a heart murmur, and typical old man lumps/bumps. He said, "He's perfect, I'll take him. What vet do you recommend I take him too?"

Jack curled up on his lap and caught a nap while they both patiently waited for the paperwork to be processed. This is what animal welfare is all about. Falling in love, giving second chances to those who need it most, and finding the heroes in humanity. Happy tails Jack! We couldn't be happier for you! ❤

We love a good outfit AND a good pun! “Oscar” is always styling at the vet! #GOT #yorkie

Happy November! Pedicure special this month- 10% off nail trims for all your pets!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM ALL OF US AT AVAH! Vote on the cute Yorkie couple Oscar and Angel or the adorable hot dog Waggs, for best costume! 😁

We always love a good pun 😆. Happy Wednesday!